Allison Rabideau
Melbourne,FL
Summary
Dedicated Dog Trainer committed to helping pet owners safely and humanely control pet behavior. Driven to improve owner and pet relationships by teaching new methods for interacting.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Dog Trainer
Labest Pet Resort
04.2020 - 12.2022
- Employed positive reinforcement with animals using voice rewards and food rewards.
- Evaluated animals to determine temperaments, abilities and aptitude for training.
- Instructed owners and dogs on basic obedience commands using different techniques to match dogs' drives for reward.
- Watched dogs for triggers, signs of aggression and pack behaviors to formulate possible solutions.
- Consulted with owners to discuss behavioral concerns and determine final goals.
- Maintained clean training arena for group classes.
- Observed dogs in various settings to determine behavioral concerns and problems.
- Educated owners about benefits of specialized therapy training.
- Maintained clean, neat and hazard-free animal areas to protect individual health and wellbeing.
- Conferred with owners about methods for continuing training and reinforcing methods taught in classes.
- Assessed animals and consulted with owners about suitability for desired use based on temperament, age and other factors.
- Acclimated every animal to feel of different harnesses and equipment by steadily increasing touches and overall use.
- Ran puppy, obedience, and agility classes 3x weekly
Dog Daycare Supervisor
Labest Pet Resort
04.2020 - 12.2022
- Gave animals proper attention to promote secure environment in owner's absence.
- Exercised animals regularly with walks and rigorous play activities.
- Communicated professionally with pet owners via phone, email and text.
- Managed pet safety and wellness in owners' absence by securing yard gates and removing items that could make pets sick.
- Fed, watered and cared for dogs and cats.
- Helped treat animal skin and eyes with ointments and other medications.
- Coordinated animal training to teach commands, improve behaviors and housebreak personal pets.
- Administered parasite preventive, vitamins and supplements, and treatments for acute conditions.
- Coordinated schedules to optimize care for multiple pets and team members each day.
- Organized picking up and dropping off animals at client locations.
- Prepared food, cleaned enclosures and administered medications to treat acute and chronic conditions.
- Assessed animals for signs of injury or illness, notifying managers or veterinarians.
- Assigned feeding and treatment of animals and cleaning and maintenance of animal quarters.
- Taught employees how to work with animals and relate to members of public to garner interest and support for operations.
- Maintained safe and secure job site to prevent injuries, accidents and mistakes.
- Monitored workers to enforce safety regulations and warned or disciplined violators.
- Purchased supplies such as toys, food and vaccines.
- Maintained budget limitations in order to meet objectives.
- Led weekly meetings focused on safety, policy implementation and performance improvement.
- Communicated with management regarding weather forecasts, and supplies needed.
- Oversaw and disciplined staff to keep operations at optimal levels and better serve animals.
- Trained each team member in correct methods for training and how to monitor dogs body language.
Dog Grooming Assistant
Labest Pet Resort
04.2020 - 12.2022
- Trimmed nails using clippers and grinders.
- Bathed dogs and cats to remove fleas, ticks and other skin parasites.
- Removed undercoat buildup and conducted de-shedding on double-coated animals such as Huskys and Malamutes.
- Dematted dogs and trimmed hair in ears and between paw pads.
- Cleaned tear stains from fur using safe chemical cleansers.
- Delivered continuous focus and attention to lodged animals, promoting high level of care and oversight.
- Spoke to customers regarding lodging, grooming, daycare services and pricing and cross-sold additional items.
- Kept cages, kennels, play yards and grooming areas neat and clean.
- Monitored animals for behavioral problems and signs of health issues.
- Handled administrative work such as answering telephones and scheduling appointments for visits.
Receptionist
Labest Pet Resort
04.2020 - 12.2022
- Greeted incoming visitors and customers professionally and provided friendly, knowledgeable assistance.
- Kept reception area clean and neat to give visitors positive first impression.
- Confirmed appointments, communicated with clients and updated client records.
- Answered central telephone system and directed calls accordingly.
- Resolved customer problems and complaints.
- Responded to inquiries from callers seeking information.
- Managed multiple tasks and met time-sensitive deadlines.
- Provided clerical support to company employees by copying, faxing and filing documents.
- Corresponded with clients through email, telephone or postal mail.
- Answered phone promptly and directed incoming calls to correct offices.
- Answered large volume of incoming calls daily to resolve customer issues and schedule appointments.
- Sorted, received and distributed mail correspondence between departments and personnel.
- Scheduled and confirmed appointments and meetings for senior management team.
- Oversaw inventory materials monitoring, requisitions and supply re-stocking.
- Supported various administrative duties by proofreading, transcribing and invoicing.
Dog Daycare Attendant
Club Paws
03.2019 - 04.2020
- Exercised animals regularly with walks and rigorous play activities.
- Gave animals proper attention to promote secure environment in owner's absence.
- Managed pet safety and wellness in owners' absence by securing yard gates and removing items that could make pets sick.
- Communicated professionally with pet owners via phone, email and text.
Education
High School Diploma -
Melbourne Senior High School
Melbourne, FLSkills
- Emergency First Aid
- Compassionate Care
- Pet Exercising
- Dietary Needs
- Enrichment Programs
- Animal Evaluation
- Basic Animal Care
- Training Methodologies
- Daily Logs
- Group Classes
- Dog Behavior
- Client Relationships
Timeline
Dog Trainer
Labest Pet Resort
04.2020 - 12.2022
Dog Daycare Supervisor
Labest Pet Resort
04.2020 - 12.2022
Dog Grooming Assistant
Labest Pet Resort
04.2020 - 12.2022
Receptionist
Labest Pet Resort
04.2020 - 12.2022
Dog Daycare Attendant
Club Paws
03.2019 - 04.2020
High School Diploma -
Melbourne Senior High School